2019 Jan 16-20.

The Ventana View is continuing the tradition of helping to promote the La Ventana Classic and the cause behind the fun and games, Amigos de Alumnos, with these periodic special editions leading up to the event, Jan 16-20. Please read and share!
VOLUNTEERING
Sign Up to Volunteer for the events with the La Ventana Classic - Find out how you can help by attending a meeting on Friday, January 4, from 5:00-6:00 pm at Palapas Ventana Restaurant. If you have volunteered in the past and have a favorite activity, send an email to shirlalderson@gmail.com
75 people are needed each day during the event to make the La Ventana Classic a success and the more money raised sends more local students to High School
PAINTING
Painting with the kids to raise money! - Come on out and have some fun helping the children of our community as they Paint and create the beautiful trophies for our races at the La Ventana Classic! Thursday January 10th. Meet outside the office at Palapas Ventana if you want to ride or caravan to the school. OR meet at 9:00 am at Vincente Guerro elementary School in El Sargento. Near the Catholic church.
GLITTERING
Glitter Glue Party on Friday, January 11 - Join us at 6:30 pm - Palapas Ventana Restaurant.
Enjoy an evening of crafts and decorating! Come out to help us get ready for the La Ventana Classic where will will have fun with glitter glue and you! Add finishing touches to the trophies the kids painted, donation jars, auction prizes and more! Your creative sparkle adds to this event.
CRISS-CROSSING
The Windsurf Criss Cross is ON! - Windsurfing Only Event January 10, 11 or 12 - This is Wind dependent and the date will be announced. All windsurfers interested in windsurfing to Cerralvo Island and back can sign up at Palapas Ventana Restaurant or Email: allanchuckmiller@hotmail.com

Skippers Meeting will be on the day of the event at the Hot Springs at 11:00 am. More information in on the La Ventana Classic Website on the homepage.

Thank you La Ventana Classic and Pro Windsurf! This is not a Competition but a Fundraiser! All proceeds go to fund local student scholarships through Amigos de Alumos. Fun Event to ride with Safety Boats! The Windsurf Criss Cross Race is a Bucket List Event only for Windsurfers - Questions? Contact allanchuckmiller@hotmail.com
PARTYING
Want to support local students to afford high school? Then Party where your money goes towards scholarship funds! One week out of the year your dollars can support our beautiful community by giving to students in need. Official Parties for the LVC:
Wednesday, January 16
• 7 pm - Joe's Garage Post-Downwinder Poker Run Party! Play your hand and win! Awards for the Poker Run winners! Killer food and tunes from Chronic Reggae Band
Thursday, January 17
• 5:30 pm - Amara Dinner Party @Amara show suite - Featuring tapas by Casa Tara, specialty mezcals, craft beers and drinks from Oaxaca´s Casa Titlan, and Spanish Flamenco guitar
• 6-11 pm - ChiloChill Surf Party with Mexican Weirdohs, Fireworks, Fire Dancing and aerial dance performance fun
Friday, January 18
• 7:30-9:30 pm - Everyone is welcome for the LVC Live AUCTION. Bid on amazing items at Palapas Ventana Restaurant
• 7:30 - 11 pm - Dance Party at Marlin Azul
Saturday, January 19
• 8 pm - BCDC is coming back to rock the event with another insanely special at Baja Joes! Tickets 20 usd online and 25 usd at the door - This party is gonna go off!
Sunday, January 20
• 6 pm - Pizza Feast begins at Dalaney's
• 7 pm - Awards Ceremony
• 8 pm - Live music by Stamina band
Learn More
To find out more about the La Ventana Classic please visit www.laventanaclassic.com.

The Ventana View is continuing the tradition of helping to promote the La Ventana Classic and the cause behind the fun and games, Amigos de Alumnos, with these periodic special editions leading up to the event, Jan 16-20. Please read and share!
Activities Starting This Week
Painting with the kids to raise money! - Come on out and have some fun helping the children of our community as they Paint and create the beautiful trophies for our races at the La Ventana Classic! Thursday January 10th. Meet outside the office at Palapas Ventana at 8:30 am if you want to ride or caravan to the school. OR meet at 9:00 am at Vincente Guerro elementary School in El Sargento. Near the Catholic church.

Glitter Glue Party on Friday, January 11 - Join us at 6:30 pm - Palapas Ventana Restaurant.
Enjoy an evening of crafts and decorating! Come out to help us get ready for the La Ventana Classic where will will have fun with glitter glue and you! Add finishing touches to the trophies the kids painted, donation jars, auction prizes and more! Your creative sparkle adds to this event.

The Windsurf Criss Cross is this Weekend! - Windsurfing Only Event January 10, 11 or 12 - This is Wind dependent and the date will be announced. All windsurfers interested in windsurfing to Cerralvo Island and back can sign up at Palapas Ventana Restaurant or Email: allanchuckmiller@hotmail.com
Skippers Meeting will be on the day of the event at the Hot Springs at 11:00 am. This is not a Competition but a Fundraiser! All proceeds go to fund local student scholarships through Amigos de Alumos. Fun Event to ride with Safety Boats! The Windsurf Criss Cross Race is a Bucket List Event only for Windsurfers - Questions? Contact allanchuckmiller@hotmail.com
Activities During the Week of La Ventana Classic
LEARN FROM THE PROS and sign up for special clinics
Stand Up Paddleboard - Do you want to improve your SUP surfing glides or downwind skills? Join Fiona Wylde, the Women's World SUP Champion, on Tuesday, January 15!! Meet Fiona at the Hot Springs Beach in El Sargento, BCS, at 12:00 noon. Spend a day learning techniques and finish with a downwinder. Cost is 100usd or 2000pesos. Bring your own board, leash and paddle. Register at fionawylde@icloud.com If you pay at the Hot Springs beach, we can only take cash. Don't miss this opportunity!

Kiteboard - Up your FREESTYLE and JUMPING game with two of North America's top pros and Triple S winners, Colleen Carroll (Duotone) and Sensi Graves (Liquid Force)! Must be intermediate to advanced to participate. Space is limited. Clinic ends with downwinder to Palapas Ventana, complimentary drink and soak in PV's infinity tub! Go to
laventanaclassic.com to register. Cost is 100usd or 2000pesos.
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Back by Popular Demand are 2 of La Ventana's Favorite Activities
The Party Island Downwinder - on Wednesday, Jan 16. Sign up at Palapas Ventana on Tuesday, January 15 at 6pm.

The Women's Island Crossing Fun Ride - Also returning for 2019! Hosted by Marie Leclerc of Elevation Kiteboarding and Laura Maher of Slingshot. Tuesday, Jan 15. Spend a day at Isla Cerralvo riding the flat water! At the end, you’ll do the crossing. Price includes transportation and lunch on the Cerralvo Island beach. Register at Baja Joe's or online at www.laventanaclassic.com before Jan 13.
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A Unique Experience Hosted by AMARA and El Jalito Beach
Thursday, January 17, 2019. 5:30 pm @ Amara Show Suite. Join us for a special Tapas Dinner provided by Casa Tara. Served with Oaxaca's Casa Titlan mixologists coming all the way from the mainland to offer Mezcal tasting from their private reserve!
Amara is La Ventana Classic's Carbon Fiber sponsor this year and it is hosting this lovely evening experience at their new show suite directly south of Tony's restaurant and across from Pizza Vela in La Ventana. See into the future of our beautiful area beyond El Sargento and the spectacular developments that are being planned!
Included in this special one-time only event is musical magic delivered by the infamous Spanish flamenco guitarist Jesus Gallo. Tickets are limited so come early. $25 USD includes 10 tapas and two drinks (beer, Mezcal or mixed Mezcal cocktails). Included in this evening is the musical magic delivered by the infamous Door prizes, craft beer and mixed drinks are also be included.
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Party for the Cause
Want to support local students to afford high school? Then Party where your money goes towards scholarship funds! One week out of the year your dollars can support our beautiful community by giving to students in need. Official Parties for the LVC:

Wednesday, January 16
• 7 pm - Joe's Garage Post-Downwinder Poker Run Party! Play your hand and win! Awards for the Poker Run winners! Killer food and tunes from Chronic Reggae Band
Thursday, January 17
• 5:30 pm - Amara Dinner Party @Amara show suite - Featuring tapas by Casa Tara, specialty mezcals, craft beers and drinks from Oaxaca´s Casa Titlan, and Spanish Flamenco guitar
• 6-11 pm - ChiloChill Surf Party with Mexican Weirdohs, Fireworks, Fire Dancing and aerial dance performance fun
Friday, January 18
• 7:30-9:30 pm - Everyone is welcome for the LVC Live AUCTION. Bid on amazing items at Palapas Ventana Restaurant
• 7:30 - 11 pm - Dance Party at Marlin Azul
Saturday, January 19
• 8 pm - BCDC is coming back to rock the event with another insanely special at Baja Joes! Tickets 20 usd online and 25 usd at the door - This party is gonna go off!
Sunday, January 20
• 6 pm - Pizza Feast begins at Dalaney's
• 7 pm - Awards Ceremony
• 8 pm - Live music by Stamina band.

Learn More
To find out more about the La Ventana Classic please visit www.laventanaclassic.com.